Some Outcomes of Experiential Learning: How the Cultural Dynamics of Different Countries are Reflected in Workplace Norms & Values

Abstract

Employees in Russia, Brazil, USA and Hong Kong differ in how they value (1) a clear and challenging goal;(2) work group members’ liking and trusting each other;(3) work group members high performance expectations;(4) designing a workgroup for results; and (5) getting topside support. Females from different countries disagree on six of eight workgroup values, while males disagree on only three. Male/female value differences are found. Differences indicate (6) that US females place a higher value than males on doing whatever is necessary.